There’s nothing you can do to change your employment history - so if you’ve experienced layoffs or career gaps, or jumped frequently from job to job, your best plan is to showcase your strengths and the unique value you bring to the table. You do this through your cover letter and resume, as well as [...]
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The transition into management isn’t easy. According to at least one study, it can be almost as stressful as divorce. And with current levels of employee engagement hovering around a dismally low level of about 30 percent, there’s no question that management is a challenging discipline. It’s no wonder new managers can easily take wrong [...]
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The first weeks and months of a new job are a transitory time between the excitement of the offer and the reality of the role. You’ll experience a wide spectrum of experiences and emotions as the dust settles. In the midst of it all, you want to make the best possible first impression and prove [...]
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Your employee handbook is more than just a “necessary evil” imposed on you by your legal department. It can be a powerful tool for workplace success. Recent research has shown that 22 percent of staff turnover occurs within 45 days of employment. If new hires feel lost, they need strong support and clarification to understand [...]
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Your resume and cover letter are polished up and ready to go, but what about your list of professional references? This is a key support document which you should have ready in cased it’s requested at some point during the hiring process. It should complement your resume and list relevant people who have agreed to [...]
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Some employers prefer to avoid mixing their personal lives with business. Others clearly see the benefit of working with people who know them well. So if you’re considering hiring a good friend to work for you, you need to decide where you stand on that spectrum. Can your friendship survive in the workplace and bring [...]
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Career planning is not a one-time activity – at least not if you want to be happy with what you’re doing over the long term. You need to create – and then possibly recreate – career goals that work for you. This should be a liberating and fulfilling experience, whether it results in growing within [...]
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You may have the brightest and best-qualified individuals working for you, but unless they collaborate as a team, your chances of success in achieving business goals are slim to none.On a well-functioning team, every member feels empowered and valued. They continue to develop stronger cohesion with their coworkers, which ultimately boosts morale and productivity. The [...]
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The origin of the word “mentor” dates to Greek mythology. Mentor was the teacher of Telemachus, the son of Odysseus, who was king of Ithaca. The word evolved to mean trusted advisor, teacher and sage. Today, mentors are experienced colleagues who can provide you with invaluable help and guidance as you begin or advance your [...]
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Micromanagers spend an inordinate amount of time not doing their own jobs, but instead controlling the functions of people they should be coaching, developing, and leading. In best-case scenarios, micromanagement is an impediment to maximum progress. In extreme cases, it can cause an entire organization to stagnate and top talent to leave. The Collateral Damage [...]
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May 8, 2015
